Gradual retirement statement from Social Security expert: 'It will be possible to retire at 46 and 48'

The social security reform implemented in Turkey in 1999 introduced an age requirement for retirement, causing many insured individuals to delay their retirement.

Those who had started their insurance coverage before September 8, 1999, and had completed the required number of premium days, but were unable to retire due to age requirements, were negatively affected by this situation.

According to a report in Kamu Son Haber, Erdursun stated regarding the gradual retirement system: "A gradual retirement law could be enacted, but this issue is not currently on the government's agenda. I believe this issue may come to the agenda for those who became insured after September 8, 1999. It is likely that this topic will be discussed more, especially during the 2028 election period."

Erdursun, touching on the details of the system, stated, "In this gradual system, women will be able to retire at an earlier age than the current age requirements."

For example, women could retire at 46 instead of 58, and men at 48 instead of 60. In this model, retirement ages will progress gradually as 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, and 56 years old," he stated.

Meanwhile, Mihriban Uğurlu, President of the Retirement Justice Association (EMADDER), stated that the number of people affected by the retirement age regulations between 1999 and 2008 is approximately 4.5 million.